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RE: Building a Media PC / Network storage
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For network storage, at least at 10/100 speeds, speed isn't quite that important, the problem with Raid 0 is you have twice the chance of failure.
Rarely happens though ;) lol. Well, Veggie could go with raid0+1 :$ then.
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08-28-2007 11:02 AM
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Wtf, for the price of that (odd) motherboard you can get a C2D + A decent 775 motherboard..

Passive cooling ;) Besides, do you really need a C2D for a Media PC?
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Passive cooling ;) Besides, do you really need a C2D for a Media PC?

for the same price, why not?
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08-28-2007 02:13 PM
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Passive cooling ;) Besides, do you really need a C2D for a Media PC?

for the same price, why not?


Um, passive cooling? :) plus the power usage and form factor bonuses, I guess.
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RE: Building a Media PC / Network storage
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for the same price, why not?
x2 really :p

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Um, passive cooling? :) plus the power usage and form factor bonuses, I guess.
No, (I think) we meant why not a C2D system..

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RE: RE: Building a Media PC / Network storage
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Um, passive cooling? :) plus the power usage and form factor bonuses, I guess.
No, (I think) we meant why not a C2D system..


That is why not a C2D system. If you go with mini ITX, the motherboard is extremely tiny, and everything is integrated. They also only use about 60-120 watts of power. The form factor and power usage are why Verte is praising mini ITX over a C2D.

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RE: Building a Media PC / Network storage
Oh, sorry. I understand now.

Anyhow, I still believe that, if it was me, I'd invest in an ATX board and on a C2D. Well and if size is any issue you can always go mini-ATX. Imo, it would be disappointing to have a (largely) "weaker" system just for the sake of low power usage and size, but that's just me lol

I understand your arguments but still..
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Oh, I agree, it kind of feels bad. If you were putting together a system for general use, or especially one for gaming or something, VIA are out. But, it seems Veggie is in share accommodation. Don't really know about their experiences, but if it's likely the server will end up near Veggie's room and always be on, I'd say fanless is looking pretty good. Bonus points if you have beancounting housemates.

Besides, does anyone actually consider VIA without knowing what they are doing? I always thought they were mostly an enthusiast brand.
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Lame i know, but "buy" xp.... or can't you get it cheaper/free through your uni?
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